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THE ART OF TEACHING

The Importance of a Qualified Teacher

Teaching ballet technique and artistry to children is a specialised skill, and it should be entrusted only to properly qualified teachers. Cecchetti Ballet maintains high standards in its teacher training program and offers its members extensive opportunities for continuing professional development.

Cecchetti Ballet provides its teachers with the qualifications necessary to teach both recreational students and the dancers of tomorrow with confidence and skill.

To attain these qualifications, teachers must study child development, anatomy, injury prevention, dance history, and health and safety.

A current first aid certificate and a Working With Children Check or police check are mandatory for Cecchetti Ballet teacher registration.

Cecchetti teachers qualify through a rigorous series of examinations for professional teaching qualifications.

There are four levels, and each one builds knowledge and development of Cecchetti classical ballet technique and principles across all levels of the syllabi.

STATUS LEVELS

1: ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA

2: LICENTIATE

3: LICENTIATE DIPLOMA

4: FELLOWSHIP

Find a Teacher

Contact the National Office. We will assist you in finding a qualified teacher in your area.

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Become a Qualified Cecchetti Teacher

There are three pathways to becoming a qualified Cecchetti Ballet teacher. Once you complete the pathway that suits you best, you will hold the Associate Diploma and be entitled to enter students into examinations.

Some restrictions apply at the Associate Diploma level.

For more detailed information about the application process, please contact the National Office admin@cecchettiballet.org

Entry Level Teacher Qualification

This membership is for teachers who do not yet hold an entry-level classical ballet teaching qualification.

Cecchetti Ballet Associate Diploma pre-requisites

Candidates must:

Have reached 17 years of age
Have successfully completed the Intermediate examination. Either category A or B
Paid Teacher Training Membership fee
Have a current First Aid Certificate
Have been cleared to work with children
Have a Child-Safe Policy

The qualification involves:

Submit a copy of Life of Maestro Enrico Cecchetti and his Method 1000 to 1500 word report
Train with a mentor (a senior Cecchetti teacher or examiner), at the candidate’s own expense. A mentor will be allocated to you when you commence your studies.
Successfully complete the Part 1 and Part 2 practical examinations
Successfully complete two VET theory units.

Outcome: Successful candidates are invited to enrol as Associate Diploma of Cecchetti Ballet Australia Inc. and Cecchetti International – Classical Ballet (CICB) in the year in which their examination was taken. The candidate is entitled to use the letters ‘A.(Dip) C.B.A. – C.I.C.B. and has provisional registration in the Organisation.
Note:
Cecchetti teachers must hold at least a Licentiate qualification to be a mentor.

"Teacher Training membership". For further information,please contact the National Office admin@cecchettiballet.org

Cross Over from another classical ballet method

This pathway is suitable for current teachers who hold classical ballet teaching qualifications in another method and would like to 'cross over' into the Cecchetti teaching ranks.

Upon commencement, the candidate must take out a "Teacher Training Membership"

Pre-requisites:

Teaching qualification with another recognised classical ballet method

Candidates will undertake training with a mentor (a senior Cecchetti teacher or examiner) at their own expense. A Cecchetti Mentor will be allocated to candidate upon commencement if they do not have one of their own.

Outcome: Successful candidates will receive their Associate Diploma of Cecchetti Ballet Australia Inc. and Cecchetti International – Classical Ballet (CICB) in the year in which their examination was taken. The candidate is entitled to use the letters ‘A(Dip).C.B.A. - C.I.C.B.

How to apply:

An Application in the form of a letter of introduction from the candidate should be emailed to the National Office admin@cecchettiballet.org

Please include the following information and documents.

Your full name, contact number and location (suburb and state)
Evidence of teaching qualification with another recognised classical ballet method
A range of student's examination results (students taught by you) if possible
Your CV (teaching)
Hold a current WWCC
Hold a Current First Aid Qualification
Supply a link to your School Child Safe Policy

Once we have received the above, your application will be put forward to the National Council for approval. If approved, you will be required to become an active Member.

Fees are payable directly to the mentor for their services.

Note:

Cecchetti teachers must hold at least a Licentiate qualification to be considered as a Mentor.

For further information,please contact the National Office admin@cecchettiballet.org

Ex-Professional

This pathway is designed for former professional dancers who are entering the Cecchetti teaching ranks.

Teacher Training Membership is required when you commence your studies. It allows you to teach and enter candidates for Cecchetti examinations while you are preparing for your own assessment.

Candidates will undertake training with a mentor (a senior Cecchetti teacher or examiner) at their own expense. A mentor will be allocated to candidates upon commencement.

How to apply

Email a letter of introduction to the National Office at admin@cecchettiballet.org. Please include the following information and documents:
Your full name, contact number and location (suburb and state)
A letter of support from the Cecchetti teacher with whom you studied the Cecchetti work leading up to your application
Your CV, outlining your professional dance contracts
A copy of your current first aid qualification
A copy of your current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Copies of any Cecchetti Major Examination results you have gained
Once we have received everything above, your application will be put forward to the National Council for approval. If approved, you will be required to become a member, and a mentor will be allocated to you. Fees are payable directly to the mentor for their services.

Note:

Cecchetti teachers must hold at least a Licentiate qualification to be considered a mentor.

For information about the ex-professional pathway, contact the National Office. admin@cecchettiballet.org